The semi-finals of the national "Cun BA" basketball tournament served up a Guangdong derby on the evening of October 28, as two-time national champion Zhongshan (in white jerseys) met long-time rival Dongguan.

Dongguan won 88-77 to book its place in the final, leaving Zhongshan to fight for third place against Ningjin of Hebei province on October 29 evening.